Louisiana congressional candidate sues to block suspension of House primary
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:02 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jeff Landry seeking to halt the suspension of the state’s House primary elections, arguing the move violates voters’ rights after a court found a district an unlawful gerrymander. The case could determine whether the primary proceeds.
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